If you think Buffs are retarded then you should see what you look like right after MOHS on your forehead.

I don't care what I look like.  I'd rather use a buff instead of applying sunscreen.  I do care about getting a sunburn. 

There are a lot of different brands of buffs out there but personally Hoo Rag is what I use:

 

http://www.hoorag.com/

 

Not only do these provide great skin protection but you can get some really great styles and they are at a great price point as well. In addition you can design your own buff which come in bulk quantities if you have a fishing team or club and want to create some for everyone. Hope this helps someone!

My wife says I look buffed when I wear em.

There are a lot of different brands of buffs out there but personally Hoo Rag is what I use:

http://www.hoorag.com/

Not only do these provide great skin protection but you can get some really great styles and they are at a great price point as well. In addition you can design your own buff which come in bulk quantities if you have a fishing team or club and want to create some for everyone. Hope this helps someone!

Do u know what spf these are. I couldn't find that info anywhere on their website.

i ended getting up a buff yesterday, only cause so many of yall made me realize that its important to be safe when it comes to the sun.  Many in my family have had spots removed from their skin. I wanna stay protected! Thanks guys!

Do u know what spf these are. I couldn't find that info anywhere on their website.

Hey man, I looked and in the FAQ portion of their website it states it's a UPF of 30. The following is a upf chart developed by the American Association of Textile Chemist and Colorists and this is the standard by which all clothing is measured in terms of sun protection effectiveness.

 

UPF Rating Protection Category  % UV radiation Blocked UPF 15 - 24 Good 93.3 - 95.9 UPF 25 - 39 Very Good 96.0 - 97.4 UPF 40 - 50+ Excellent 97.5 - 99+

 

As you can see the Hoo Rag rates as a 30 which is very good and blocks 96 percent or more of radiation. Hope this helps!

After having some "pre-cancer" cut from my head at the ripe old age of 27/28, I started taking this sun stuff much more seriously.  Now I wear, long pants, long sleeves, hat, buff and sunglasses all the time.  I too do not like it over my nose, so I have a stick of sunblock made specifically for your nose I roll on a couple times a day.  Might look goofy, but better than cancer!

 

Jeff

Hey man, I looked and in the FAQ portion of their website it states it's a UPF of 30. The following is a upf chart developed by the American Association of Textile Chemist and Colorists and this is the standard by which all clothing is measured in terms of sun protection effectiveness.

 

UPF Rating Protection Category  % UV radiation Blocked UPF 15 - 24 Good 93.3 - 95.9 UPF 25 - 39 Very Good 96.0 - 97.4 UPF 40 - 50+ Excellent 97.5 - 99+

 

As you can see the Hoo Rag rates as a 30 which is very good and blocks 96 percent or more of radiation. Hope this helps!

Cool, thanks for the info. I checked everywhere on their website except the FAQ...duh. I did some other reading and found that a t-shirt is usually between 3-9 spf depending on the type of blend. It's kinda scary low and shows me the need for a well made spf shirt.

Notice the hat, gloves, long sleeve shirt and buff (under the hat, I had just pulled it up).  All columbia, all spf 30, always on when I'm outside fishing or working.

I use as much covering as I can all the time. Even in 100 degree temps I'm wearing them.

Although I wear long sleeve shirts, I find it cooler to wear short sleeves shirts and sun sleeves. I have several brands of gloves, sleeves, buffs, etc. I don't feel like a cooked lobster when I get off the water.

http://www.merck.com/research/common-myths-sun-protection.html

 

I thought this was a short and informative read about sun protection. I found it when I was doing some research based on this thread. These are the kinds of things we need to teach in school if you ask me.

It wont cover the back of my neck, just rides up.  I gave it to my wife and she wears it when they are doing a raid on grow houses!

Never on the water without one anymore.  I have three in the boat, at least.  my favorite is the original UV Buff.  I have Smallmouth, Turtle Grass, Tarpon, Largemouth, and several others.  They're an essential part of my gear.

I always wear one when I'm on the water. Great for he sun, great for keeping bugs out of your face when you make a run also. Wear the Buff gloves as well. Couldn't be happier with both products.

I wish this horse was dead but it's not so here I am again.....Spring is here and the sun can kill you so.....COVER UP.... thank you

 

Grampa 

I wish this horse was dead but it's not so here I am again.....Spring is here and the sun can kill you so.....COVER UP.... thank you

 

Grampa 

 

Besides being an important Public Service message, I rather enjoy seeing your annual posts show up - means I'll be fishing soon.

 

Thank You

 

A-Jay

I wear too as I have already had a small spot of skin cancer a few years back. Doc told me to cover up.

 

00 mod & myself Buffing It Up in Mexico

 

A-Jay

I wear mine everytime I go out. Period.

Also long sleeves and long pants. If you get loose fitting, specialty clothing, its actually much cooler in the summer than shorts and a tee.

While I always say support any members here. ...and try the bassresource gaiter first.... I recently saw this brand on Facebook and they run weekly 40-75% sales on FB. I picked up two for $12 and they are high quality, loose fitting and light.

Search " salt armor". They're fast and courteous too.

Crucial! I wear both the neck buff and the long sleeve UPF.

I wear one while bank fishing at a local park and I get tons of looks.

Where is a good place to get these buffs at?

Academy, gander mountain, dicks, BPS, pretty much all sporting good places

Just bought one of the Cabela's guide wear ones for cheap. Pretty happy about it.

No way I could wear one of those things. I wear a full brim hat and sunscreen .